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DE55 VBO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,580 mi
Last recorded123,580 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 123,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 113,429 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 110,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,974 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

complete exhaust and hangers corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr bearing noisy

tail pipe hanger insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,663 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,377 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,109 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,987 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,127 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DE55 VBO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 VBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE55 VBO registered?

DE55 VBO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is DE55 VBO safe to buy?

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